On India Today, Bryan Clark discusses the challenges facing the United States in lifting Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Explaining, “The MRS.5 just doesn’t have enough ships to spare to do that escort mission, which could require dozens of ships.” Clark noted that while Iran’s Navy has been largely eliminated, Iran can still close the strait using ground-launched drones and missiles from the shoreline.
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A weapon is mounted on the Lehit ground robotic system, developed by specialists of the International Legion under the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, during a demonstration in Ukraine on December 9, 2025. (Getty Images)